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Why is the cost of medical treatment so high?
With 2018 medical aid increases yet again upon all South Africans, times are certainly tough.
Genesis Private Choice – the right choice for you?
Our Private Choice hospital plan was recently rated as the top performing hospital plan in the open medical scheme market
New tax credits could reduce medical aid members
National Health Insurance (NHI) – a threat to medical aid members?
Critical details still missing on NHI
Will the proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) for South Africa ever work…?
Constitutional Court Judgment in favour of Genesis
On 6 June 2017 the Constitutional Court of SA handed down a far reaching judgement in favour of Genesis.
Medical Scheme Fees Tax Credits
A Medical Scheme Fees Tax Credit (MTC) is a rebate which effectively reduces the normal tax a person pays.
Is There a Disconnect Between Healthcare Consumer Needs and Medical Scheme Offerings?
In the healthcare space, there appears to be a disconnect between what consumers want and what medical schemes are able
Constitutional Court Judgment in favour of Genesis
On 6 June 2017 the Constitutional Court of SA handed down a far reaching judgement in favour of Genesis.
Client centric call centres for medical aids a must
Medical Scheme call centres should always strive to maintain the human touch in all the elements of their member interaction.
Good-2-Know for 2019
Let’s kick off our good2know@genesis series this year on a positive note.
Understand funding for hospital admissions (Part 3 of 3)
Have you read Parts 1 & 2 of our series on this topic?
Understand funding for hospital admissions (Part 2 of 3)
Have you read Part 1 of our series on this topic?
Understand funding for hospital admissions (Part 1 of 3)
Understanding the funding role of medical schemes can be tricky.
What is the “Medical Aid Rate”?
Does “100% of Medical Aid Rate” mean your claims will be settled IN FULL…?
Can household chores deliver the same results as exercise?
What can we learn from our Grandmothers – those fit, 1950’s housewives who never, ever stepped a foot in the
Anemia – symptoms, causes and recommendations
Anemia is not a disease, but rather a symptom of various other health problems. Anemia can be temporary or long
Tips and techniques for emotional decluttering
We are so fortunate to have professionals and fellow humans on similar journeys towards meaningful and healthy living.
How healthy is your braai?
Most South Africans don’t need much of an excuse to light a fire.
Should employees be sent home at the first sign of a flu or cold?
Flu, or influenza, is a viral illness that occurs predominantly in the winter.
Challenging teenager, or ADD?
Raising a teenager these days can often be something of a balancing act for any parent, especially when they present
Eight ways to help reduce your food cravings
How often do you bow the knee to that intense and uncontrollable desire for a specific food(s)? All of us
What are the drink driving limit in South Africa? Penalties in South Africa.
Alcohol abuse and drunk driving in South Africa are the main contributing factors of road deaths in South Africa. Accidents
10 supplements that may stop food cravings and help you lose weight
You exercise regularly. You drink enough water. You’ve tried banting and fasting, yet you still can’t control your cravings. And,
Top 10 life-event stressors
A recent survey revealed that South Africans’ psychological and emotional stress levels have shot up by 56% since the start
Interesting Facts About Cucumbers
Who could have guessed that cucumbers have multiple health AND other interesting benefits!
How to tenderise meat with lemon juice
Make your braai as healthy as possible by using lemon juice to tenderise your meat. People have been roasting meat
What Health Research Tells Us About Fasting
Fasting has become a top trend and a nutrition buzzword in recent years, but what does health research tell us
Why do we crave sugar, and tips to beat the habit
Does munching sugary snacks often just makes you crave more sugary snacks?
Understanding medical scheme fees and medical tax credits
Claiming medical expenses from SARS is easier than most people think. This article will have a look at what Medical
Pregnancy and medical aid – which one first?
Can you join a medical aid if you have just fallen pregnant? Importance of medical scheme membership and cover Most
Is medical scheme membership expensive or, is private healthcare expensive?
Expensive medical scheme membership and expensive private healthcare in South Africa remain controversial topics.
SURVEY: CMS Brand Awareness Survey
The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) is conducting an awareness survey for medical scheme members and beneficiaries.
DIS-CHEM covid vaccination bookings available to all Genesis members
Dis-Chem has informed us that their Covid vaccination bookings portal is now live on their website. This bookings portal is
Medical scheme increases for 2021 – a different perspective
Medical scheme increases for 2021 – do you know what your actual premium increase will be?
SURVEY: Willingness to pay for primary health care services
The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) established a Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMBs) Costing Committee. The Committe was established to cost
How does Genesis protect its members? (Part 2 of 2)
In the first of our series on this topic, we explained to our members how the legal and funding models
How does Genesis protect its members? (Part 1 of 2)
According to StatsSA, the number of South Africans on private medical schemes have stagnated in the region of 17% over
What Are The Benefits Of Family Medical Aid Plans?
Family medical aid plans offer private healthcare cover, helping to ensure your loved ones can access the medical care they
Genesis Medical Increase 2026
4.7%: THE LOWEST MEDICAL AID INCREASE IN SOUTH AFRICA FOR 2026 2026 Premium Increase We know times are tough right
Not Every Cancer Qualifies as a PMB
This article examines the extent of medical schemes’ funding obligations for treatable vs non-treatable cancers. From a medical perspective, doctors
Generous dental benefits for ALL Genesis members
Genesis Medical Scheme offers excellent financial cover for dentistry on all their benefit options. We all know that the benefits
Cost of hospital plans in South Africa
A hospital plan will cover the cost of medically appropriate treatment and related expenses when a person is hospitalised. In this article,
This Makes Genesis MED-100 Different From Other Hospital Plans
What does Genesis MED-100 hospital plan offer that most don’t? It all started with a bet. Well, not really. It
This is the best value-for-money hospital plan money can buy
Genesis Medical Scheme offers the best hospital plan in South Africa. This was according to previous GTC Healthcare surveys. Take
Generous dental benefits for Genesis members in 2022
The benefits of good dental health reach far beyond a fresh breath and a celebrity smile.
Cost of the top 7 hospital plans in South Africa in 2022
In this article, we will take a closer look at the cost of the top 7 hospital plans in South